Hastings College School Description

For 125 years, Hastings College has remained faithful to the vision of the Presbyterians who founded it in 1882. They envisioned a College dedicated to the liberal arts and the Christian faith while offering high academic standards. These values have continually helped Hastings College students excel in all facets of life.

What drives this excellence is quality students, dedicated faculty and a goal-oriented administration. Hastings College is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), but its students represent most denominational groups.

The historic and sustaining philosophy of Hastings College incorporates dedication to the highest standards of academic endeavor within the broad perspective of the liberal arts and the Christian Faith. Committed to this philosophy, the College strives to provide an environment which challenges students to:

1. Develop intellectual, critical, creative, and communicative skills that provide the basis for learning, personal growth, and expression.
2. Acquire a knowledge and understanding of the history and the cultural achievements of humanity, as well as a sense of values reflected in a responsible commitment to God and society.
3. Respect and appreciate the achievements and identity of each human being.
4. Prepare for a life of creativity, curiosity and change.

School Website: Hastings College

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Hastings College

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Hastings College is a private, undergraduate, four-year, residential liberal arts college in Hastings, Nebraska, USA.

History

The college was founded in 1882 by a group of men and women seeking to establish a Presbyterian college dedicated to high academic and cultural standards.

Campus

The Hastings College campus is situated on . Within that space sits 40 buildings, spanning from the traditional McCormick Hall built in 1883 to the gleaming Osborne Family Sports Complex/Fleharty Educational Center was built in 2002 and the Bronco Village student apartments completed in 2005.

Awards

Hastings College is included in U.S. News & World Report, America's Best Colleges 2007 and was named a 2007 "'Best College in the Midwestern Region" by Princeton Review. HC was also listed by Kaplan/Newsweek as one of "America's 369 Most Interesting Schools" and recognized as the top liberal arts college in Nebraska by The Washington Monthly magazine.Hastings boasts a well known music department known for its ensembles including a Concert Band Ensemble, Hastings College Choir, Music Theatre Ensemble and others.

Notable alumni and faculty

  • Congressman and long-time Cornhusker football coach Tom Osborne
  • Nebraska politician Bill Barrett
  • Astronaut Clayton Anderson
  • NFL and CFL wide receiver Marc Boerigter
  • Former President of The Denver Urban League and current member of the Denver City Council Michael Hancock
  • Author Ivy Ruckman
  • National Bahamas Track and Field Team member Cara Saunders
  • NFL coach Bill Parcells began his coaching career as an assistant at Hastings College.
  • Milan D. Bish, United States Ambassador to Barbados, Dominica, St Lucia, Antigua, and St. Vincent, as well as Special Representative to St. Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla from 1981 to 1984.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,144
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$19,604
Students Receiving Aid:
98%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$20 20
Selectivity:
Selective
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Hastings College Degree Programs

Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

Learn more about Masters Degree Programs

Hastings College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Men 61%
Women 39%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 94%
Other 3%
Hispanic 2%
African-American 1%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 65%
Out-of-State 35%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Nebraska 65%
Colorado 26%
Kansas 2%
Texas 1%
Wyoming 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 73%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
Track (Great Plains Athletic Conference)

Hastings College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 19,604    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 18,822    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 782    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,060 24%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 503 29%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 8,622 97%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,958 78%  
Any Aid:
  98%  

Hastings College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 78% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 5%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 430, Math: 420
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 550, Math: 560
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 98%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 19, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 26, Verbal: 25, Math: 26

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $20.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Recommended
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Recommended
Test Scores: Required

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